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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 206.67 and 60.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 206.67 and 60.76 is: 91.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 206.67 = 60.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/206.67 = 60.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 206.67 × 60.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 12,556.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,556.75/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.10

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