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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 206.97 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 206.97 and 46.65 is: 70.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 206.97 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/206.97 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 206.97 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 9,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,655.15/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.00

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