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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.32, 205.84 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.32, 205.84 and 82.40 is: 123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.32 : 205.84 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.32/205.84 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.32x = 205.84 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.32x = 16,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,961.22/137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.52

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