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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.83, 206.55 and 69.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.83, 206.55 and 69.40 is: 104.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.83 : 206.55 = 69.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.83/206.55 = 69.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.83x = 206.55 × 69.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.83x = 14,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,333.54/137.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.00

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