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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.25, 206.02 and 56.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.25, 206.02 and 56.15 is: 84.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.25 : 206.02 = 56.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.25/206.02 = 56.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.25x = 206.02 × 56.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.25x = 11,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,566.99/137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.28

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