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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 206.70 and 65.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 206.70 and 65.60 is: 98.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 206.70 = 65.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/206.70 = 65.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 206.70 × 65.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 13,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,559.52/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.44

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