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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 206.63 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 206.63 and 69.26 is: 103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 206.63 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/206.63 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 206.63 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 14,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,311.37/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.91

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