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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 205.95 and 44.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 205.95 and 44.77 is: 67.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 205.95 = 44.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/205.95 = 44.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 205.95 × 44.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 9,219.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,219.35/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.13

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