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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.29, 189.46 and 78.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.29, 189.46 and 78.28 is: 108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.29 : 189.46 = 78.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.29/189.46 = 78.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.29x = 189.46 × 78.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.29x = 14,830.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,830.93/137.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.03

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