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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.32, 205.99 and 46.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.32, 205.99 and 46.03 is: 69.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.32 : 205.99 = 46.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.32/205.99 = 46.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.32x = 205.99 × 46.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.32x = 9,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,481.72/137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.05

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