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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 205.63 and 54.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 205.63 and 54.83 is: 82.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 205.63 = 54.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/205.63 = 54.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 205.63 × 54.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 11,275.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,275.07/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.22

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