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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.55, 206.34 and 60.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.55, 206.34 and 60.54 is: 90.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.55 : 206.34 = 60.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.55/206.34 = 60.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.55x = 206.34 × 60.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.55x = 12,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,491.82/137.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.82

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