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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 206.61 and 83.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 206.61 and 83.68 is: 125.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 206.61 = 83.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/206.61 = 83.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 206.61 × 83.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 17,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,289.12/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.57

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