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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.23, 205.74 and 56.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.23, 205.74 and 56.02 is: 83.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.23 : 205.74 = 56.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.23/205.74 = 56.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.23x = 205.74 × 56.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.23x = 11,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,525.55/137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.99

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