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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 206.67 and 82.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 206.67 and 82.96 is: 124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 206.67 = 82.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/206.67 = 82.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 206.67 × 82.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 17,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145.34/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.53

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