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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 206.98 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 206.98 and 35.28 is: 52.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 206.98 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/206.98 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 206.98 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 7,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302.25/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.92

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