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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.95, 206.84 and 69.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.95, 206.84 and 69.39 is: 104.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.95 : 206.84 = 69.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.95/206.84 = 69.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.95x = 206.84 × 69.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.95x = 14,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,352.80/137.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.05

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