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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.36, 189.56 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.36, 189.56 and 79.16 is: 109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.36 : 189.56 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.36/189.56 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.36x = 189.56 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.36x = 15,005.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,005.57/137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.24

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