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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.61, 205.89 and 83.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.61, 205.89 and 83.54 is: 124.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.61 : 205.89 = 83.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.61/205.89 = 83.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.61x = 205.89 × 83.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.61x = 17,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199.02/137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.98

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