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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 206.60 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 206.60 and 83.73 is: 125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 206.60 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/206.60 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 206.60 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 17,298.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,298.20/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.72

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