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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.83, 206.74 and 35.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.83, 206.74 and 35.11 is: 52.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.83 : 206.74 = 35.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.83/206.74 = 35.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.83x = 206.74 × 35.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.83x = 7,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258.83/137.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.67

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