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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.89, 206.70 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.89, 206.70 and 56.68 is: 84.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.89 : 206.70 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.89/206.70 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.89x = 206.70 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.89x = 11,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,715.76/137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.96

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