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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 206.77 and 65.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 206.77 and 65.76 is: 98.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 206.77 = 65.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/206.77 = 65.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 206.77 × 65.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 13,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,597.20/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.60

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