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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.06, 205.57 and 55.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.06, 205.57 and 55.86 is: 83.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.06 : 205.57 = 55.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.06/205.57 = 55.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.06x = 205.57 × 55.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.06x = 11,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,483.14/137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.78

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