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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.38, 205.88 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.38, 205.88 and 68.92 is: 103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.38 : 205.88 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.38/205.88 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.38x = 205.88 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.38x = 14,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,189.25/137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.28

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