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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.93, 206.81 and 56.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.93, 206.81 and 56.70 is: 85.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.93 : 206.81 = 56.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.93/206.81 = 56.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.93x = 206.81 × 56.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.93x = 11,725.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,725.84/137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.02

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