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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 189.11 and 81.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 189.11 and 81.73 is: 112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 189.11 = 81.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/189.11 = 81.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 189.11 × 81.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 15,455.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455.96/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.81

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