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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 189.63 and 79.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 189.63 and 79.18 is: 109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 189.63 = 79.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/189.63 = 79.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 189.63 × 79.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 15,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,014.43/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.29

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