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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 206.55 and 60.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 206.55 and 60.70 is: 91.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 206.55 = 60.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/206.55 = 60.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 206.55 × 60.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 12,537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,537.59/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.02

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