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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.38, 206.16 and 65.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.38, 206.16 and 65.24 is: 97.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.38 : 206.16 = 65.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.38/206.16 = 65.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.38x = 206.16 × 65.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.38x = 13,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,449.55/137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.90

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