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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.57, 206.35 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.57, 206.35 and 69.12 is: 103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.57 : 206.35 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.57/206.35 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.57x = 206.35 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.57x = 14,262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,262.74/137.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.68

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