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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.95, 206.88 and 64.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.95, 206.88 and 64.78 is: 97.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.95 : 206.88 = 64.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.95/206.88 = 64.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.95x = 206.88 × 64.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.95x = 13,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,401.69/137.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.15

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