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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.35, 189.48 and 81.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.35, 189.48 and 81.31 is: 112.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.35 : 189.48 = 81.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.35/189.48 = 81.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.35x = 189.48 × 81.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.35x = 15,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,406.62/137.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.17

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