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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 205.71 and 49.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 205.71 and 49.31 is: 73.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 205.71 = 49.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/205.71 = 49.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 205.71 × 49.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 10,143.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,143.56/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.94

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