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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 205.65 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 205.65 and 68.72 is: 103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 205.65 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/205.65 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 205.65 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 14,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,131.24/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.03

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