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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.31, 205.94 and 39.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.31, 205.94 and 39.79 is: 59.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.31 : 205.94 = 39.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.31/205.94 = 39.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.31x = 205.94 × 39.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.31x = 8,193.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,193.79/137.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.67

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