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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.13, 205.88 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.13, 205.88 and 82.35 is: 123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.13 : 205.88 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.13/205.88 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.13x = 205.88 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.13x = 16,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,953.81/137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.64

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