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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.08, 205.68 and 60.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.08, 205.68 and 60.10 is: 90.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.08 : 205.68 = 60.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.08/205.68 = 60.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.08x = 205.68 × 60.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.08x = 12,361.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,361.37/137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.18

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