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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137, 189.07 and 77.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137, 189.07 and 77.99 is: 107.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137 : 189.07 = 77.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137/189.07 = 77.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137x = 189.07 × 77.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137x = 14,745.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,745.57/137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.63

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