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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 205.35 and 59.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 205.35 and 59.90 is: 89.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 205.35 = 59.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/205.35 = 59.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 205.35 × 59.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 12,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,299.44/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.77

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