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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.19, 205.78 and 41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.19, 205.78 and 41 is: 61.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.19 : 205.78 = 41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.19/205.78 = 41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.19x = 205.78 × 41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.19x = 8,436.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,436.98/137.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.50

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