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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.85, 206.66 and 69.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.85, 206.66 and 69.33 is: 103.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.85 : 206.66 = 69.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.85/206.66 = 69.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.85x = 206.66 × 69.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.85x = 14,327.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,327.39/137.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.94

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