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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 189.19 and 78.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 189.19 and 78.89 is: 108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 189.19 = 78.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/189.19 = 78.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 189.19 × 78.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 14,925.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,925.64/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.83

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