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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 189.18 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 189.18 and 81.86 is: 112.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 189.18 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/189.18 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 189.18 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 15,485.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,485.33/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.94

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