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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.79, 206.61 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.79, 206.61 and 83.73 is: 125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.79 : 206.61 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.79/206.61 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.79x = 206.61 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.79x = 17,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,299.46/137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.55

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