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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 205.85 and 83.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 205.85 and 83.23 is: 124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 205.85 = 83.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/205.85 = 83.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 205.85 × 83.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 17,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,132.90/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.97

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