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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 206.36 and 83.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 206.36 and 83.40 is: 125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 206.36 = 83.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/206.36 = 83.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 206.36 × 83.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 17,210.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,210.42/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.26

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