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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.65, 206.55 and 56.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.65, 206.55 and 56.49 is: 84.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.65 : 206.55 = 56.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.65/206.55 = 56.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.65x = 206.55 × 56.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.65x = 11,668.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,668.01/137.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.77

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