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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 205.52 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 205.52 and 68.50 is: 102.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 205.52 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/205.52 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 205.52 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 14,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,078.12/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.75

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