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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.47, 205.93 and 83.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.47, 205.93 and 83.47 is: 125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.47 : 205.93 = 83.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.47/205.93 = 83.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.47x = 205.93 × 83.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.47x = 17,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,188.98/137.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.04

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