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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 206.60 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 206.60 and 35.02 is: 52.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 206.60 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/206.60 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 206.60 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 7,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,235.13/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.53

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