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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.30, 205.84 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.30, 205.84 and 96.69 is: 144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.30 : 205.84 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.30/205.84 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.30x = 205.84 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.30x = 19,903.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,903.56/137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.97

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