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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.81, 206.77 and 69.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.81, 206.77 and 69.40 is: 104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.81 : 206.77 = 69.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.81/206.77 = 69.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.81x = 206.77 × 69.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.81x = 14,349.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,349.15/137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.12

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