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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 205.38 and 83.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 205.38 and 83.01 is: 124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 205.38 = 83.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/205.38 = 83.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 205.38 × 83.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 17,048.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,048.59/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.43

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