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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.98, 206.56 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.98, 206.56 and 94.69 is: 141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.98 : 206.56 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.98/206.56 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.98x = 206.56 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.98x = 19,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,559.17/137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.75

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