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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 205.59 and 40.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 205.59 and 40.86 is: 61.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 205.59 = 40.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/205.59 = 40.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 205.59 × 40.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 8,400.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,400.41/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.30

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