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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.89, 206.84 and 69.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.89, 206.84 and 69.45 is: 104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.89 : 206.84 = 69.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.89/206.84 = 69.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.89x = 206.84 × 69.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.89x = 14,365.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,365.04/137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.18

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