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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.17, 205.77 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.17, 205.77 and 82.38 is: 123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.17 : 205.77 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.17/205.77 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.17x = 205.77 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.17x = 16,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,951.33/137.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.58

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