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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 206.09 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 206.09 and 68.97 is: 103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 206.09 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/206.09 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 206.09 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 14,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,214.03/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.30

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