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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 206.67 and 65.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 206.67 and 65.67 is: 98.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 206.67 = 65.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/206.67 = 65.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 206.67 × 65.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 13,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,572.02/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.52

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