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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.93, 206.88 and 41.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.93, 206.88 and 41.74 is: 62.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.93 : 206.88 = 41.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.93/206.88 = 41.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.93x = 206.88 × 41.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.93x = 8,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,634.76/137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.60

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