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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 206.79 and 59.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 206.79 and 59.91 is: 89.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 206.79 = 59.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/206.79 = 59.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 206.79 × 59.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 12,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,390.04/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.81

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