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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 206.74 and 60.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 206.74 and 60.74 is: 91.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 206.74 = 60.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/206.74 = 60.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 206.74 × 60.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 12,556.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,556.96/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.03

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