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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.67, 206.37 and 69.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.67, 206.37 and 69.21 is: 103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.67 : 206.37 = 69.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.67/206.37 = 69.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.67x = 206.37 × 69.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.67x = 14,282.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282.87/137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.75

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