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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.46, 206.19 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.46, 206.19 and 41.28 is: 61.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.46 : 206.19 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.46/206.19 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.46x = 206.19 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.46x = 8,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,511.52/137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.92

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