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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 205.71 and 55.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 205.71 and 55.96 is: 83.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 205.71 = 55.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/205.71 = 55.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 205.71 × 55.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 11,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,511.53/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.96

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