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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.41, 206.15 and 65.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.41, 206.15 and 65.23 is: 97.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.41 : 206.15 = 65.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.41/206.15 = 65.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.41x = 206.15 × 65.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.41x = 13,447.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,447.16/137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.86

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