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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.55, 189.78 and 79.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.55, 189.78 and 79.33 is: 109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.55 : 189.78 = 79.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.55/189.78 = 79.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.55x = 189.78 × 79.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.55x = 15,054.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,054.83/137.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.45

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