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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.56, 206.29 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.56, 206.29 and 46.23 is: 69.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.56 : 206.29 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.56/206.29 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.56x = 206.29 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.56x = 9,536.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,536.79/137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.33

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