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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.63, 206.49 and 56.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.63, 206.49 and 56.54 is: 84.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.63 : 206.49 = 56.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.63/206.49 = 56.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.63x = 206.49 × 56.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.63x = 11,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,674.94/137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.83

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