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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.54, 189.79 and 79.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.54, 189.79 and 79.31 is: 109.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.54 : 189.79 = 79.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.54/189.79 = 79.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.54x = 189.79 × 79.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.54x = 15,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052.52/137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.44

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