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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 206.23 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 206.23 and 96.83 is: 145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 206.23 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/206.23 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 206.23 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 19,969.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,969.25/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.34

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