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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 205.62 and 40.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 205.62 and 40.86 is: 61.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 205.62 = 40.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/205.62 = 40.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 205.62 × 40.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 8,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,401.63/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.28

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