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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 205.66 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 205.66 and 60.02 is: 90.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 205.66 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/205.66 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 205.66 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 12,344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,344.35/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.08

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