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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.53, 206.30 and 41.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.53, 206.30 and 41.34 is: 62.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.53 : 206.30 = 41.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.53/206.30 = 41.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.53x = 206.30 × 41.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.53x = 8,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,529.32/137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.02

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