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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.37, 205.91 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.37, 205.91 and 95.70 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.37 : 205.91 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.37/205.91 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.37x = 205.91 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.37x = 19,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,705.59/137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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