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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 206.12 and 41.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 206.12 and 41.22 is: 61.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 206.12 = 41.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/206.12 = 41.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 206.12 × 41.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 8,496.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,496.03/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.82

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