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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 205.67 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 205.67 and 68.79 is: 103.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 205.67 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/205.67 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 205.67 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 14,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148.98/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.06

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