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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.95, 206.99 and 94.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.95, 206.99 and 94.63 is: 141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.95 : 206.99 = 94.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.95/206.99 = 94.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.95x = 206.99 × 94.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.95x = 19,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,587.46/137.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.99

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