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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 206.04 and 65.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 206.04 and 65.16 is: 97.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 206.04 = 65.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/206.04 = 65.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 206.04 × 65.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 13,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,425.57/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.80

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