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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 206.58 and 56.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 206.58 and 56.50 is: 84.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 206.58 = 56.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/206.58 = 56.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 206.58 × 56.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 11,671.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,671.77/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.74

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