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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.61, 206.34 and 69.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.61, 206.34 and 69.11 is: 103.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.61 : 206.34 = 69.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.61/206.34 = 69.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.61x = 206.34 × 69.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.61x = 14,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,259.13/137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.62

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