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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.35, 205.89 and 65.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.35, 205.89 and 65.26 is: 97.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.35 : 205.89 = 65.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.35/205.89 = 65.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.35x = 205.89 × 65.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.35x = 13,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,436.38/137.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.83

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