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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.42, 205.97 and 56.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.42, 205.97 and 56.16 is: 84.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.42 : 205.97 = 56.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.42/205.97 = 56.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.42x = 205.97 × 56.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.42x = 11,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,566.99/137.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.18

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