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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.98, 206.97 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.98, 206.97 and 35.26 is: 52.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.98 : 206.97 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.98/206.97 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.98x = 206.97 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.98x = 7,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,298.72/137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.90

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