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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 189.56 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 189.56 and 79.13 is: 109.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 189.56 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/189.56 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 189.56 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 14,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,998.54/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.21

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