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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 205.79 and 45.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 205.79 and 45.87 is: 68.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 205.79 = 45.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/205.79 = 45.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 205.79 × 45.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 9,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,439.36/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.81

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