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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.21, 189.34 and 78.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.21, 189.34 and 78.98 is: 108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.21 : 189.34 = 78.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.21/189.34 = 78.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.21x = 189.34 × 78.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.21x = 14,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,952.93/137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.98

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