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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.61, 206.42 and 83.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.61, 206.42 and 83.40 is: 125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.61 : 206.42 = 83.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.61/206.42 = 83.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.61x = 206.42 × 83.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.61x = 17,214.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,214.24/137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.09

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