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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.11, 189.17 and 81.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.11, 189.17 and 81.83 is: 112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.11 : 189.17 = 81.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.11/189.17 = 81.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.11x = 189.17 × 81.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.11x = 15,479.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,479.78/137.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.90

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