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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 206.34 and 65.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 206.34 and 65.59 is: 98.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 206.34 = 65.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/206.34 = 65.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 206.34 × 65.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 13,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,533.84/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.30

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