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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.59, 206.42 and 55.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.59, 206.42 and 55.33 is: 83.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.59 : 206.42 = 55.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.59/206.42 = 55.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.59x = 206.42 × 55.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.59x = 11,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,421.22/137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.01

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