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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 206.32 and 56.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 206.32 and 56.32 is: 84.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 206.32 = 56.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/206.32 = 56.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 206.32 × 56.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 11,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,619.94/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.50

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