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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.02, 205.57 and 40.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.02, 205.57 and 40.83 is: 61.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.02 : 205.57 = 40.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.02/205.57 = 40.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.02x = 205.57 × 40.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.02x = 8,393.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,393.32/137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.26

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