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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.42, 206.14 and 56.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.42, 206.14 and 56.28 is: 84.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.42 : 206.14 = 56.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.42/206.14 = 56.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.42x = 206.14 × 56.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.42x = 11,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,601.56/137.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.42

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