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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 189.27 and 81.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 189.27 and 81.87 is: 113.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 189.27 = 81.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/189.27 = 81.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 189.27 × 81.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 15,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,495.53/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.01

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