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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.72, 206.44 and 69.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.72, 206.44 and 69.28 is: 103.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.72 : 206.44 = 69.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.72/206.44 = 69.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.72x = 206.44 × 69.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.72x = 14,301.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,301.47/137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.84

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