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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 206.81 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 206.81 and 55.66 is: 83.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 206.81 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/206.81 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 206.81 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 11,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,511.58/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.44

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