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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 205.89 and 46.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 205.89 and 46.00 is: 68.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 205.89 = 46.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/205.89 = 46.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 205.89 × 46.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 9,471.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,471.02/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.99

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