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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.21, 205.65 and 60.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.21, 205.65 and 60.11 is: 90.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.21 : 205.65 = 60.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.21/205.65 = 60.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.21x = 205.65 × 60.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.21x = 12,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,361.62/137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.09

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