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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 206.12 and 46.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 206.12 and 46.09 is: 69.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 206.12 = 46.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/206.12 = 46.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 206.12 × 46.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 9,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,498.81/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.14

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