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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 206.79 and 56.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 206.79 and 56.67 is: 85.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 206.79 = 56.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/206.79 = 56.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 206.79 × 56.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 11,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,717.80/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.01

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