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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.50, 189.80 and 79.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.50, 189.80 and 79.27 is: 109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.50 : 189.80 = 79.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.50/189.80 = 79.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.50x = 189.80 × 79.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.50x = 15,045.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045.05/137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.42

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