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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 205.97 and 65.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 205.97 and 65.15 is: 97.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 205.97 = 65.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/205.97 = 65.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 205.97 × 65.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 13,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,418.95/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.75

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