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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 206.92 and 41.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 206.92 and 41.75 is: 62.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 206.92 = 41.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/206.92 = 41.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 206.92 × 41.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 8,638.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,638.91/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.62

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