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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 205.70 and 40.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 205.70 and 40.94 is: 61.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 205.70 = 40.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/205.70 = 40.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 205.70 × 40.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 8,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421.36/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.42

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