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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.45, 189.66 and 79.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.45, 189.66 and 79.22 is: 109.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.45 : 189.66 = 79.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.45/189.66 = 79.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.45x = 189.66 × 79.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.45x = 15,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,025.34/137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.31

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