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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.11, 205.44 and 82.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.11, 205.44 and 82.87 is: 124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.11 : 205.44 = 82.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.11/205.44 = 82.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.11x = 205.44 × 82.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.11x = 17,024.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,024.81/137.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.17

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