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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 205.92 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 205.92 and 96.78 is: 145.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 205.92 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/205.92 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 205.92 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 19,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,928.94/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.01

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