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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.02, 205.38 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.02, 205.38 and 45.66 is: 68.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.02 : 205.38 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.02/205.38 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.02x = 205.38 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.02x = 9,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,377.65/137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.44

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