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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.97, 206.55 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.97, 206.55 and 99.32 is: 148.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.97 : 206.55 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.97/206.55 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.97x = 206.55 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.97x = 20,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,513.51/137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.68

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