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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 206.98 and 55.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 206.98 and 55.70 is: 83.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 206.98 = 55.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/206.98 = 55.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 206.98 × 55.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 11,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,528.72/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.55

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