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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.09, 205.54 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.09, 205.54 and 82.92 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.09 : 205.54 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.09/205.54 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.09x = 205.54 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.09x = 17,043.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,043.94/137.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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