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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.80, 137.60 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.80, 137.60 and 96.80 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.80 : 137.60 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.80/137.60 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.80x = 137.60 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.80x = 13,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,319.68/96.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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