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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.33, 205.98 and 96.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.33, 205.98 and 96.92 is: 145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.33 : 205.98 = 96.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.33/205.98 = 96.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.33x = 205.98 × 96.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.33x = 19,964.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,964.10/137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.38

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