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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.46, 189.68 and 79.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.46, 189.68 and 79.23 is: 109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.46 : 189.68 = 79.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.46/189.68 = 79.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.46x = 189.68 × 79.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.46x = 15,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027.95/137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.33

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