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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.59, 206.19 and 69.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.59, 206.19 and 69.03 is: 103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.59 : 206.19 = 69.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.59/206.19 = 69.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.59x = 206.19 × 69.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.59x = 14,233.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,233.30/137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.45

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