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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.77, 206.65 and 56.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.77, 206.65 and 56.55 is: 84.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.77 : 206.65 = 56.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.77/206.65 = 56.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.77x = 206.65 × 56.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.77x = 11,686.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,686.25/137.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.83

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