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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.97, 206.85 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.97, 206.85 and 56.76 is: 85.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.97 : 206.85 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.97/206.85 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.97x = 206.85 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.97x = 11,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,740.81/137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.10

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