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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.05, 189.10 and 78.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.05, 189.10 and 78.82 is: 108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.05 : 189.10 = 78.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.05/189.10 = 78.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.05x = 189.10 × 78.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.05x = 14,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,903.52/137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.75

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