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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.50, 206.15 and 82.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.50, 206.15 and 82.82 is: 124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.50 : 206.15 = 82.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.50/206.15 = 82.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.50x = 206.15 × 82.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.50x = 17,073.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,073.44/137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.17

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