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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.45, 206.17 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.45, 206.17 and 46.15 is: 69.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.45 : 206.17 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.45/206.17 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.45x = 206.17 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.45x = 9,514.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,514.11/137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.22

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