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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.35, 205.93 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.35, 205.93 and 68.77 is: 103.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.35 : 205.93 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.35/205.93 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.35x = 205.93 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.35x = 14,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,161.81/137.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.11

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