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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.78, 206.41 and 69.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.78, 206.41 and 69.14 is: 103.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.78 : 206.41 = 69.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.78/206.41 = 69.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.78x = 206.41 × 69.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.78x = 14,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269.81/137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.57

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