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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 206.58 and 46.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 206.58 and 46.41 is: 69.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 206.58 = 46.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/206.58 = 46.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 206.58 × 46.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 9,587.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,587.38/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.63

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