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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.47, 206.09 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.47, 206.09 and 68.96 is: 103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.47 : 206.09 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.47/206.09 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.47x = 206.09 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.47x = 14,210.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,210.94/137.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.38

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