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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 206.54 and 46.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 206.54 and 46.37 is: 69.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 206.54 = 46.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/206.54 = 46.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 206.54 × 46.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 9,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577.72/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.55

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