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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.81, 206.73 and 69.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.81, 206.73 and 69.35 is: 104.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.81 : 206.73 = 69.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.81/206.73 = 69.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.81x = 206.73 × 69.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.81x = 14,335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,335.69/137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.03

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