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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.32, 205.93 and 39.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.32, 205.93 and 39.79 is: 59.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.32 : 205.93 = 39.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.32/205.93 = 39.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.32x = 205.93 × 39.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.32x = 8,192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,192.73/137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.66

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