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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 205.86 and 56.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 205.86 and 56.09 is: 84.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 205.86 = 56.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/205.86 = 56.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 205.86 × 56.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 11,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,546.69/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.17

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