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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.32, 206 and 46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.32, 206 and 46 is: 69.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.32 : 206 = 46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.32/206 = 46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.32x = 206 × 46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.32x = 9,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,476/137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.01

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