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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 206.12 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 206.12 and 46.13 is: 69.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 206.12 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/206.12 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 206.12 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 9,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,507.05/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.18

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