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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.72, 206.60 and 46.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.72, 206.60 and 46.41 is: 69.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.72 : 206.60 = 46.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.72/206.60 = 46.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.72x = 206.60 × 46.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.72x = 9,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,589.20/137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.63

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