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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.56, 189.85 and 79.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.56, 189.85 and 79.36 is: 109.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.56 : 189.85 = 79.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.56/189.85 = 79.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.56x = 189.85 × 79.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.56x = 15,066.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,066.50/137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.53

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