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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 205.98 and 68.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 205.98 and 68.98 is: 103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 205.98 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/205.98 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 205.98 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 14,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,208.50/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.39

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