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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.09, 205.43 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.09, 205.43 and 55.84 is: 83.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.09 : 205.43 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.09/205.43 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.09x = 205.43 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.09x = 11,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,470.18/137.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.67

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