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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 205.94 and 55.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 205.94 and 55.01 is: 82.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 205.94 = 55.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/205.94 = 55.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 205.94 × 55.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 11,329.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,329.41/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.46

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