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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.73, 206.56 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.73, 206.56 and 46.47 is: 69.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.73 : 206.56 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.73/206.56 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.73x = 206.56 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.73x = 9,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598.61/137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.69

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