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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.69, 206.26 and 60.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.69, 206.26 and 60.47 is: 90.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.69 : 206.26 = 60.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.69/206.26 = 60.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.69x = 206.26 × 60.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.69x = 12,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,471.36/137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.58

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