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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.71, 206.43 and 56.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.71, 206.43 and 56.62 is: 84.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.71 : 206.43 = 56.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.71/206.43 = 56.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.71x = 206.43 × 56.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.71x = 11,687.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,687.34/137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.87

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