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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 205.50 and 82.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 205.50 and 82.79 is: 124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 205.50 = 82.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/205.50 = 82.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 205.50 × 82.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 17,012.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012.32/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.17

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