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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 205.74 and 40.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 205.74 and 40.96 is: 61.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 205.74 = 40.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/205.74 = 40.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 205.74 × 40.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 8,427.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427.11/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.45

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