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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.05, 205.67 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.05, 205.67 and 60.02 is: 90.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.05 : 205.67 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.05/205.67 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.05x = 205.67 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.05x = 12,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,343.98/137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.07

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