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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.56, 206.32 and 46.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.56, 206.32 and 46.26 is: 69.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.56 : 206.32 = 46.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.56/206.32 = 46.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.56x = 206.32 × 46.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.56x = 9,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,544.36/137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.38

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