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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.13, 189.24 and 78.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.13, 189.24 and 78.91 is: 108.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.13 : 189.24 = 78.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.13/189.24 = 78.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.13x = 189.24 × 78.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.13x = 14,932.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,932.93/137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.90

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