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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.59, 206.48 and 69.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.59, 206.48 and 69.13 is: 103.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.59 : 206.48 = 69.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.59/206.48 = 69.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.59x = 206.48 × 69.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.59x = 14,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,273.96/137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.74

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