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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.37, 205.89 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.37, 205.89 and 68.91 is: 103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.37 : 205.89 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.37/205.89 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.37x = 205.89 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.37x = 14,187.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,187.88/137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.28

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