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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 206.21 and 69.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 206.21 and 69.15 is: 103.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 206.21 = 69.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/206.21 = 69.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 206.21 × 69.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 14,258.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,258.04/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.64

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