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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.53, 206.52 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.53, 206.52 and 96.94 is: 145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.53 : 206.52 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.53/206.52 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.53x = 206.52 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.53x = 20,020.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,020.05/137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.57

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