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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 189.39 and 84.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 189.39 and 84.79 is: 116.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 189.39 = 84.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/189.39 = 84.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 189.39 × 84.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 16,057.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,057.90/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.97

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