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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 206.54 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 206.54 and 45.12 is: 67.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 206.54 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/206.54 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 206.54 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 9,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,318.86/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.68

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