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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.26, 189.41 and 78.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.26, 189.41 and 78.26 is: 107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.26 : 189.41 = 78.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.26/189.41 = 78.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.26x = 189.41 × 78.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.26x = 14,821.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,821.89/137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.98

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