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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.98, 206.74 and 97.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.98, 206.74 and 97.34 is: 145.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.98 : 206.74 = 97.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.98/206.74 = 97.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.98x = 206.74 × 97.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.98x = 20,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,123.16/137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.84

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