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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 206.65 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 206.65 and 46.45 is: 69.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 206.65 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/206.65 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 206.65 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 9,598.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598.89/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.69

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