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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 206.04 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 206.04 and 68.91 is: 103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 206.04 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/206.04 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 206.04 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 14,197.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,197.87/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.38

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