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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.71, 206.74 and 69.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.71, 206.74 and 69.37 is: 104.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.71 : 206.74 = 69.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.71/206.74 = 69.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.71x = 206.74 × 69.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.71x = 14,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,341.32/137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.14

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