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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 205.59 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 205.59 and 83.22 is: 124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 205.59 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/205.59 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 205.59 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 17,109.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,109.20/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.63

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