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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.27, 189.38 and 78.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.27, 189.38 and 78.25 is: 107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.27 : 189.38 = 78.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.27/189.38 = 78.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.27x = 189.38 × 78.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.27x = 14,818.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,818.71/137.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.96

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