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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.38, 206.01 and 46.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.38, 206.01 and 46.09 is: 69.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.38 : 206.01 = 46.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.38/206.01 = 46.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.38x = 206.01 × 46.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.38x = 9,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,495.00/137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.11

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