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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.59, 206.22 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.59, 206.22 and 68.22 is: 102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.59 : 206.22 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.59/206.22 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.59x = 206.22 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.59x = 14,068.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,068.33/137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.25

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