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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 206.61 and 60.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 206.61 and 60.81 is: 91.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 206.61 = 60.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/206.61 = 60.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 206.61 × 60.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 12,563.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,563.95/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.15

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