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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 207.07 and 60.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 207.07 and 60.96 is: 91.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 207.07 = 60.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/207.07 = 60.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 207.07 × 60.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 12,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,622.99/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.48

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