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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 205.74 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 205.74 and 97.02 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 205.74 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/205.74 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 205.74 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 19,960.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,960.89/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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