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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.06, 205.61 and 59.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.06, 205.61 and 59.97 is: 89.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.06 : 205.61 = 59.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.06/205.61 = 59.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.06x = 205.61 × 59.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.06x = 12,330.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,330.90/137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.97

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