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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.61, 206.24 and 60.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.61, 206.24 and 60.59 is: 90.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.61 : 206.24 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.61/206.24 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.61x = 206.24 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.61x = 12,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,496.29/137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.81

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