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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 189.24 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 189.24 and 78.92 is: 108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 189.24 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/189.24 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 189.24 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 14,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,934.82/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.92

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