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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 206.82 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 206.82 and 83.72 is: 125.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 206.82 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/206.82 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 206.82 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 17,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,314.97/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.56

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