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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.48, 206.25 and 46.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.48, 206.25 and 46.17 is: 69.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.48 : 206.25 = 46.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.48/206.25 = 46.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.48x = 206.25 × 46.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.48x = 9,522.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,522.56/137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.27

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