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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 206.51 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 206.51 and 65.52 is: 98.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 206.51 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/206.51 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 206.51 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 13,530.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,530.21/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.26

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