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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.15, 205.71 and 56.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.15, 205.71 and 56.04 is: 84.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.15 : 205.71 = 56.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.15/205.71 = 56.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.15x = 205.71 × 56.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.15x = 11,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,527.99/137.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.06

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