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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.98, 206.58 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.98, 206.58 and 99.33 is: 148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.98 : 206.58 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.98/206.58 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.98x = 206.58 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.98x = 20,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,519.59/137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.71

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