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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.23, 205.86 and 41.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.23, 205.86 and 41.05 is: 61.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.23 : 205.86 = 41.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.23/205.86 = 41.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.23x = 205.86 × 41.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.23x = 8,450.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,450.55/137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.58

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