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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 205.77 and 60.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 205.77 and 60.26 is: 90.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 205.77 = 60.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/205.77 = 60.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 205.77 × 60.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 12,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,399.22/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.28

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