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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 206.50 and 41.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 206.50 and 41.49 is: 62.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 206.50 = 41.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/206.50 = 41.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 206.50 × 41.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 8,567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567.69/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.23

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