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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 189.18 and 78.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 189.18 and 78.81 is: 108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 189.18 = 78.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/189.18 = 78.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 189.18 × 78.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 14,909.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,909.28/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.80

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