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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.32, 205.98 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.32, 205.98 and 96.82 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.32 : 205.98 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.32/205.98 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.32x = 205.98 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.32x = 19,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,942.98/137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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