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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.42, 206.12 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.42, 206.12 and 98.97 is: 148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.42 : 206.12 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.42/206.12 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.42x = 206.12 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.42x = 20,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,400.33/137.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.45

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