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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.86, 206.75 and 56.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.86, 206.75 and 56.69 is: 85.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.86 : 206.75 = 56.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.86/206.75 = 56.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.86x = 206.75 × 56.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.86x = 11,719.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,719.62/137.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.01

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