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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.09, 205.59 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.09, 205.59 and 45.77 is: 68.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.09 : 205.59 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.09/205.59 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.09x = 205.59 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.09x = 9,408.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,408.74/137.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.63

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