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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.06, 205.60 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.06, 205.60 and 54.84 is: 82.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.06 : 205.60 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.06/205.60 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.06x = 205.60 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.06x = 11,275.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,275.10/137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.26

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