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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.46, 205.71 and 83.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.46, 205.71 and 83.37 is: 124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.46 : 205.71 = 83.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.46/205.71 = 83.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.46x = 205.71 × 83.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.46x = 17,150.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150.04/137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.76

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