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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.64, 206.36 and 83.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.64, 206.36 and 83.56 is: 125.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.64 : 206.36 = 83.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.64/206.36 = 83.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.64x = 206.36 × 83.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.64x = 17,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,243.44/137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.28

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