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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.06, 189.05 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.06, 189.05 and 81.75 is: 112.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.06 : 189.05 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.06/189.05 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.06x = 189.05 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.06x = 15,454.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,454.63/137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.76

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