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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 206.92 and 56.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 206.92 and 56.72 is: 85.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 206.92 = 56.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/206.92 = 56.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 206.92 × 56.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 11,736.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,736.50/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.10

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