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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.49, 206.43 and 83.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.49, 206.43 and 83.42 is: 125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.49 : 206.43 = 83.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.49/206.43 = 83.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.49x = 206.43 × 83.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.49x = 17,220.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,220.39/137.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.25

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