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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 206.12 and 56.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 206.12 and 56.23 is: 84.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 206.12 = 56.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/206.12 = 56.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 206.12 × 56.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 11,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,590.13/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.39

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