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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.24, 205.78 and 60.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.24, 205.78 and 60.17 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.24 : 205.78 = 60.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.24/205.78 = 60.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.24x = 205.78 × 60.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.24x = 12,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,381.78/137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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