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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.13, 189.18 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.13, 189.18 and 81.78 is: 112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.13 : 189.18 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.13/189.18 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.13x = 189.18 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.13x = 15,471.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,471.14/137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.82

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