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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 205.55 and 68.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 205.55 and 68.53 is: 102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 205.55 = 68.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/205.55 = 68.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 205.55 × 68.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 14,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,086.34/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.66

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