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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.66, 206.48 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.66, 206.48 and 46.32 is: 69.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.66 : 206.48 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.66/206.48 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.66x = 206.48 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.66x = 9,564.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,564.15/137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.48

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