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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 205.38 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 205.38 and 82.86 is: 124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 205.38 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/205.38 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 205.38 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 17,017.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,017.79/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.13

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