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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 206.95 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 206.95 and 69.42 is: 104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 206.95 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/206.95 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 206.95 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 14,366.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,366.47/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.11

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