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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 206.76 and 97.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 206.76 and 97.58 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 206.76 = 97.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/206.76 = 97.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 206.76 × 97.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 20,175.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,175.64/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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