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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 206.17 and 41.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 206.17 and 41.24 is: 61.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 206.17 = 41.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/206.17 = 41.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 206.17 × 41.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 8,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501.42/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.86

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