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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.82, 206.73 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.82, 206.73 and 97.32 is: 145.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.82 : 206.73 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.82/206.73 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.82x = 206.73 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.82x = 20,118.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,118.96/137.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.98

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