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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.35, 206.06 and 46.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.35, 206.06 and 46.06 is: 69.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.35 : 206.06 = 46.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.35/206.06 = 46.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.35x = 206.06 × 46.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.35x = 9,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,489.86/137.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.09

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