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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 189.32 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 189.32 and 78.96 is: 108.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 189.32 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/189.32 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 189.32 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 14,948.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,948.71/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.97

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