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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.44, 189.68 and 79.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.44, 189.68 and 79.24 is: 109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.44 : 189.68 = 79.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.44/189.68 = 79.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.44x = 189.68 × 79.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.44x = 15,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030.24/137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.36

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