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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.35, 189.48 and 79.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.35, 189.48 and 79.12 is: 109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.35 : 189.48 = 79.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.35/189.48 = 79.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.35x = 189.48 × 79.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.35x = 14,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,991.66/137.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.15

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