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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.56, 189.82 and 79.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.56, 189.82 and 79.34 is: 109.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.56 : 189.82 = 79.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.56/189.82 = 79.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.56x = 189.82 × 79.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.56x = 15,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,060.32/137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.48

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