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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.23, 189.37 and 78.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.23, 189.37 and 78.23 is: 107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.23 : 189.37 = 78.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.23/189.37 = 78.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.23x = 189.37 × 78.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.23x = 14,813.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,813.08/137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.94

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