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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.62, 206.46 and 60.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.62, 206.46 and 60.56 is: 90.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.62 : 206.46 = 60.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.62/206.46 = 60.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.62x = 206.46 × 60.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.62x = 12,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,503.22/137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.85

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