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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 206.15 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 206.15 and 68.94 is: 103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 206.15 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/206.15 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 206.15 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 14,211.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,211.64/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.52

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