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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.42, 205.93 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.42, 205.93 and 98.67 is: 147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.42 : 205.93 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.42/205.93 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.42x = 205.93 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.42x = 20,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,318.62/137.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.86

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