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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.64, 206.38 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.64, 206.38 and 46.29 is: 69.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.64 : 206.38 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.64/206.38 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.64x = 206.38 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.64x = 9,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,553.33/137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.41

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