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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 189.26 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 189.26 and 81.93 is: 113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 189.26 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/189.26 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 189.26 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 15,506.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,506.07/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.03

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