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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.08, 189.14 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.08, 189.14 and 78.88 is: 108.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.08 : 189.14 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.08/189.14 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.08x = 189.14 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.08x = 14,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,919.36/137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.84

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