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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.25, 205.62 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.25, 205.62 and 68.67 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.25 : 205.62 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.25/205.62 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.25x = 205.62 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.25x = 14,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,119.93/137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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