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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 189.27 and 81.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 189.27 and 81.89 is: 113.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 189.27 = 81.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/189.27 = 81.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 189.27 × 81.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 15,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,498.91/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.00

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