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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.97, 189.03 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.97, 189.03 and 78.75 is: 108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.97 : 189.03 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.97/189.03 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.97x = 189.03 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.97x = 14,886.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,886.11/136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.69

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