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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.05, 205.58 and 34.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.05, 205.58 and 34.34 is: 51.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.05 : 205.58 = 34.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.05/205.58 = 34.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.05x = 205.58 × 34.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.05x = 7,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,060.24/137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.52

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