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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 206.15 and 46.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 206.15 and 46.17 is: 69.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 206.15 = 46.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/206.15 = 46.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 206.15 × 46.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 9,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,517.71/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.21

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