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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.97, 206.99 and 69.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.97, 206.99 and 69.47 is: 104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.97 : 206.99 = 69.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.97/206.99 = 69.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.97x = 206.99 × 69.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.97x = 14,378.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,378.21/137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.21

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