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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.93, 207.02 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.93, 207.02 and 56.79 is: 85.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.93 : 207.02 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.93/207.02 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.93x = 207.02 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.93x = 11,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,756.81/137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.24

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