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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.23, 205.82 and 60.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.23, 205.82 and 60.28 is: 90.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.23 : 205.82 = 60.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.23/205.82 = 60.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.23x = 205.82 × 60.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.23x = 12,406.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,406.83/137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.41

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