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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.93, 207.07 and 83.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.93, 207.07 and 83.93 is: 126.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.93 : 207.07 = 83.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.93/207.07 = 83.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.93x = 207.07 × 83.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.93x = 17,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,378.14/137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.00

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