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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.79, 206.59 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.79, 206.59 and 46.44 is: 69.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.79 : 206.59 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.79/206.59 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.79x = 206.59 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.79x = 9,594.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,594.04/137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.63

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