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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.05, 205.41 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.05, 205.41 and 59.95 is: 89.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.05 : 205.41 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.05/205.41 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.05x = 205.41 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.05x = 12,314.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,314.33/137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.85

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