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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137, 189.08 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137, 189.08 and 81.72 is: 112.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137 : 189.08 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137/189.08 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137x = 189.08 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137x = 15,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,451.62/137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.79

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