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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 206.76 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 206.76 and 65.66 is: 98.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 206.76 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/206.76 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 206.76 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 13,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,575.86/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.40

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