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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.05, 205.60 and 55.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.05, 205.60 and 55.90 is: 83.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.05 : 205.60 = 55.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.05/205.60 = 55.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.05x = 205.60 × 55.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.05x = 11,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,492.39/137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.86

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