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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.49, 206.31 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.49, 206.31 and 46.23 is: 69.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.49 : 206.31 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.49/206.31 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.49x = 206.31 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.49x = 9,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,537.71/137.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.37

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