Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.09, 205.61 and 40.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 137.09, 205.61 and 40.88 is: 61.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137.09 : 205.61 = 40.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137.09/205.61 = 40.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137.09x = 205.61 × 40.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137.09x = 8,404.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,404.10/137.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61.31
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