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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 205.50 and 60.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 205.50 and 60.06 is: 90.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 205.50 = 60.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/205.50 = 60.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 205.50 × 60.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 12,342.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,342.33/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.01

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