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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 205.50 and 45.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 205.50 and 45.71 is: 68.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 205.50 = 45.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/205.50 = 45.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 205.50 × 45.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 9,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,392.38/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.54

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