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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.17, 189.29 and 78.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.17, 189.29 and 78.94 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.17 : 189.29 = 78.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.17/189.29 = 78.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.17x = 189.29 × 78.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.17x = 14,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,942.55/137.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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