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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.24, 205.85 and 45.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.24, 205.85 and 45.93 is: 68.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.24 : 205.85 = 45.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.24/205.85 = 45.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.24x = 205.85 × 45.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.24x = 9,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454.16/137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.89

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