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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.55, 206.05 and 68.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.55, 206.05 and 68.98 is: 103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.55 : 206.05 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.55/206.05 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.55x = 206.05 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.55x = 14,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,213.33/137.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.33

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