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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.46, 206.14 and 60.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.46, 206.14 and 60.40 is: 90.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.46 : 206.14 = 60.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.46/206.14 = 60.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.46x = 206.14 × 60.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.46x = 12,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,450.72/137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.58

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