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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.32, 206.04 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.32, 206.04 and 91.74 is: 137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.32 : 206.04 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.32/206.04 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.32x = 206.04 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.32x = 18,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,902.11/137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.65

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