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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.07, 189.20 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.07, 189.20 and 81.82 is: 112.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.07 : 189.20 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.07/189.20 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.07x = 189.20 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.07x = 15,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,479.93/137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.93

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