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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 205.66 and 55.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 205.66 and 55.93 is: 83.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 205.66 = 55.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/205.66 = 55.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 205.66 × 55.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 11,502.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,502.12/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.90

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