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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.89, 206.55 and 82.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.89, 206.55 and 82.87 is: 124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.89 : 206.55 = 82.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.89/206.55 = 82.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.89x = 206.55 × 82.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.89x = 17,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,116.51/137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.13

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