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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.56, 206.33 and 69.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.56, 206.33 and 69.04 is: 103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.56 : 206.33 = 69.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.56/206.33 = 69.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.56x = 206.33 × 69.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.56x = 14,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245.45/137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.56

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