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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.81, 206.78 and 60.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.81, 206.78 and 60.76 is: 91.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.81 : 206.78 = 60.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.81/206.78 = 60.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.81x = 206.78 × 60.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.81x = 12,563.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,563.95/137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.17

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