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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.05, 189.14 and 78.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.05, 189.14 and 78.05 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.05 : 189.14 = 78.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.05/189.14 = 78.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.05x = 189.14 × 78.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.05x = 14,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,761.40/137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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