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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.05, 189.13 and 78.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.05, 189.13 and 78.83 is: 108.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.05 : 189.13 = 78.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.05/189.13 = 78.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.05x = 189.13 × 78.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.05x = 14,909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,909.12/137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.79

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