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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.51, 206.22 and 40.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.51, 206.22 and 40.01 is: 60.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.51 : 206.22 = 40.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.51/206.22 = 40.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.51x = 206.22 × 40.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.51x = 8,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,249.98/137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.00

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