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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.83, 206.60 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.83, 206.60 and 46.50 is: 69.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.83 : 206.60 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.83/206.60 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.83x = 206.60 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.83x = 9,605.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,605.87/137.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.69

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