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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.67, 206.34 and 56.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.67, 206.34 and 56.42 is: 84.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.67 : 206.34 = 56.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.67/206.34 = 56.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.67x = 206.34 × 56.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.67x = 11,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,641.70/137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.56

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