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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.56, 206.34 and 34.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.56, 206.34 and 34.85 is: 52.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.56 : 206.34 = 34.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.56/206.34 = 34.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.56x = 206.34 × 34.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.56x = 7,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,189.92/137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.27

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