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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.45, 206.20 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.45, 206.20 and 96.95 is: 145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.45 : 206.20 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.45/206.20 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.45x = 206.20 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.45x = 19,990.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,990.84/137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.44

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