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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.12, 207.20 and 83.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.12, 207.20 and 83.37 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.12 : 207.20 = 83.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.12/207.20 = 83.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.12x = 207.20 × 83.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.12x = 17,273.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,273.85/138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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