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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.67, 206.49 and 46.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.67, 206.49 and 46.37 is: 69.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.67 : 206.49 = 46.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.67/206.49 = 46.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.67x = 206.49 × 46.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.67x = 9,573.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,573.91/137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.54

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