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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 205.64 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 205.64 and 45.79 is: 68.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 205.64 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/205.64 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 205.64 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 9,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,415.86/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.68

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