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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 206.22 and 56.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 206.22 and 56.30 is: 84.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 206.22 = 56.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/206.22 = 56.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 206.22 × 56.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 11,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,610.19/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.50

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