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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.36, 205.96 and 56.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.36, 205.96 and 56.18 is: 84.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.36 : 205.96 = 56.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.36/205.96 = 56.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.36x = 205.96 × 56.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.36x = 11,570.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,570.83/137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.24

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