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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 206.69 and 56.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 206.69 and 56.66 is: 84.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 206.69 = 56.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/206.69 = 56.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 206.69 × 56.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 11,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,709.74/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.95

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