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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.15, 189.29 and 81.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.15, 189.29 and 81.92 is: 113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.15 : 189.29 = 81.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.15/189.29 = 81.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.15x = 189.29 × 81.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.15x = 15,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,505.28/137.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.06

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