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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.59, 206.41 and 41.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.59, 206.41 and 41.41 is: 62.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.59 : 206.41 = 41.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.59/206.41 = 41.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.59x = 206.41 × 41.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.59x = 8,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547.44/137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.12

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