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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 207 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 207 and 56.76 is: 85.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 207 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/207 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 207 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 11,749.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,749.32/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.18

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