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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 205.34 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 205.34 and 59.95 is: 89.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 205.34 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/205.34 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 205.34 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 12,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,310.13/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.85

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