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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.78, 206.50 and 56.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.78, 206.50 and 56.60 is: 84.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.78 : 206.50 = 56.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.78/206.50 = 56.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.78x = 206.50 × 56.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.78x = 11,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,687.90/137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.83

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