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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.48, 206.03 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.48, 206.03 and 68.86 is: 103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.48 : 206.03 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.48/206.03 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.48x = 206.03 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.48x = 14,187.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,187.23/137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.19

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