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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 206.46 and 46.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 206.46 and 46.34 is: 69.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 206.46 = 46.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/206.46 = 46.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 206.46 × 46.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 9,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,567.36/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.49

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