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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.87, 206.73 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.87, 206.73 and 46.54 is: 69.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.87 : 206.73 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.87/206.73 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.87x = 206.73 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.87x = 9,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,621.21/137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.78

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