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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.63, 206.43 and 40.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.63, 206.43 and 40.15 is: 60.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.63 : 206.43 = 40.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.63/206.43 = 40.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.63x = 206.43 × 40.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.63x = 8,287.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,287.13/137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.21

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