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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.29, 205.91 and 60.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.29, 205.91 and 60.24 is: 90.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.29 : 205.91 = 60.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.29/205.91 = 60.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.29x = 205.91 × 60.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.29x = 12,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,404.02/137.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.35

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