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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137, 189.08 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137, 189.08 and 78.80 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137 : 189.08 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137/189.08 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137x = 189.08 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137x = 14,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,899.50/137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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