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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 206.30 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 206.30 and 83.26 is: 125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 206.30 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/206.30 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 206.30 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 17,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,176.54/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.07

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