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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 206.49 and 83.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 206.49 and 83.84 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 206.49 = 83.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/206.49 = 83.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 206.49 × 83.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 17,312.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,312.12/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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