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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 205.89 and 56.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 205.89 and 56.08 is: 84.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 205.89 = 56.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/205.89 = 56.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 205.89 × 56.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 11,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,546.31/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.14

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