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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.81, 206.71 and 83.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.81, 206.71 and 83.59 is: 125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.81 : 206.71 = 83.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.81/206.71 = 83.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.81x = 206.71 × 83.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.81x = 17,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,278.80/137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.38

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