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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 206.49 and 64.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 206.49 and 64.57 is: 96.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 206.49 = 64.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/206.49 = 64.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 206.49 × 64.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 13,333.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,333.58/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.79

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