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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.89, 206.69 and 69.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.89, 206.69 and 69.20 is: 103.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.89 : 206.69 = 69.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.89/206.69 = 69.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.89x = 206.69 × 69.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.89x = 14,303.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,303.64/137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.73

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