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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.32, 205.96 and 41.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.32, 205.96 and 41.14 is: 61.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.32 : 205.96 = 41.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.32/205.96 = 41.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.32x = 205.96 × 41.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.32x = 8,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,473.19/137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.70

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