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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 205.58 and 68.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 205.58 and 68.59 is: 102.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 205.58 = 68.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/205.58 = 68.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 205.58 × 68.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 14,100.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,100.39/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.82

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