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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 206.33 and 64.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 206.33 and 64.46 is: 96.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 206.33 = 64.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/206.33 = 64.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 206.33 × 64.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 13,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,299.00/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.65

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