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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 206.50 and 69.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 206.50 and 69.24 is: 103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 206.50 = 69.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/206.50 = 69.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 206.50 × 69.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 14,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298.06/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.79

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