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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 207.08 and 56.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 207.08 and 56.96 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 207.08 = 56.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/207.08 = 56.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 207.08 × 56.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 11,795.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,795.28/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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