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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.25, 205.74 and 56.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.25, 205.74 and 56.04 is: 84.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.25 : 205.74 = 56.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.25/205.74 = 56.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.25x = 205.74 × 56.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.25x = 11,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,529.67/137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.00

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