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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.49, 206.01 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.49, 206.01 and 96.82 is: 145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.49 : 206.01 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.49/206.01 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.49x = 206.01 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.49x = 19,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946.41/137.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.08

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