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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 206.20 and 96.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 206.20 and 96.35 is: 144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 206.20 = 96.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/206.20 = 96.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 206.20 × 96.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 19,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,867.37/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.47

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