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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.36, 205.56 and 82.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.36, 205.56 and 82.96 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.36 : 205.56 = 82.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.36/205.56 = 82.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.36x = 205.56 × 82.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.36x = 17,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,053.26/137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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