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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.25, 205.58 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.25, 205.58 and 68.66 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.25 : 205.58 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.25/205.58 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.25x = 205.58 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.25x = 14,114.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,114.27/137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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