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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.98, 206.94 and 41.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.98, 206.94 and 41.78 is: 62.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.98 : 206.94 = 41.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.98/206.94 = 41.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.98x = 206.94 × 41.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.98x = 8,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,645.95/137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.66

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