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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 206.57 and 46.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 206.57 and 46.43 is: 69.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 206.57 = 46.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/206.57 = 46.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 206.57 × 46.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 9,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,591.05/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.62

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