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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.83, 190.17 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.83, 190.17 and 124.68 is: 172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.83 : 190.17 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.83/190.17 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.83x = 190.17 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.83x = 23,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,710.40/137.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.03

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