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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.09 : 205.61 = 40.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.09/205.61 = 40.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.09x = 205.61 × 40.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.09x = 8,404.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,404.10/137.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.31

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