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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 189.66 and 79.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 189.66 and 79.23 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 189.66 = 79.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/189.66 = 79.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 189.66 × 79.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 15,026.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,026.76/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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