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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.08, 205.60 and 40.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.08, 205.60 and 40.88 is: 61.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.08 : 205.60 = 40.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.08/205.60 = 40.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.08x = 205.60 × 40.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.08x = 8,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,404.93/137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.31

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