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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.62, 206.44 and 41.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.62, 206.44 and 41.44 is: 62.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.62 : 206.44 = 41.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.62/206.44 = 41.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.62x = 206.44 × 41.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.62x = 8,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,554.87/137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.16

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