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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.44, 206.16 and 38.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.44, 206.16 and 38.61 is: 57.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.44 : 206.16 = 38.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.44/206.16 = 38.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.44x = 206.16 × 38.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.44x = 7,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,958.81/137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.91

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