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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.38, 206.15 and 56.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.38, 206.15 and 56.22 is: 84.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.38 : 206.15 = 56.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.38/206.15 = 56.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.38x = 206.15 × 56.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.38x = 11,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,588.44/137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.35

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