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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.41, 206.05 and 64.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.41, 206.05 and 64.27 is: 96.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.41 : 206.05 = 64.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.41/206.05 = 64.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.41x = 206.05 × 64.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.41x = 13,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,241.48/137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.36

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