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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.93, 206.67 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.93, 206.67 and 96.87 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.93 : 206.67 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.93/206.67 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.93x = 206.67 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.93x = 20,020.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,020.12/137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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