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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 205.63 and 60.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 205.63 and 60.00 is: 90.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 205.63 = 60.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/205.63 = 60.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 205.63 × 60.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 12,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,337.38/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.03

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