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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 206.66 and 65.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 206.66 and 65.63 is: 98.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 206.66 = 65.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/206.66 = 65.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 206.66 × 65.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 13,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,561.73/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.39

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