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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 189.73 and 78.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 189.73 and 78.49 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 189.73 = 78.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/189.73 = 78.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 189.73 × 78.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 14,891.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,891.91/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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