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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 206.85 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 206.85 and 69.26 is: 103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 206.85 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/206.85 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 206.85 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 14,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,325.66/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.88

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