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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.69, 206.38 and 69.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.69, 206.38 and 69.27 is: 103.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.69 : 206.38 = 69.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.69/206.38 = 69.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.69x = 206.38 × 69.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.69x = 14,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,295.94/137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.83

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