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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 189.77 and 78.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 189.77 and 78.51 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 189.77 = 78.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/189.77 = 78.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 189.77 × 78.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 14,898.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,898.45/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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