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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.91, 206.74 and 60.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.91, 206.74 and 60.88 is: 91.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.91 : 206.74 = 60.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.91/206.74 = 60.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.91x = 206.74 × 60.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.91x = 12,586.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,586.33/137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.26

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