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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.48, 206.28 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.48, 206.28 and 96.76 is: 145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.48 : 206.28 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.48/206.28 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.48x = 206.28 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.48x = 19,959.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,959.65/137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.18

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