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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.59, 189.86 and 79.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.59, 189.86 and 79.37 is: 109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.59 : 189.86 = 79.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.59/189.86 = 79.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.59x = 189.86 × 79.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.59x = 15,069.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,069.19/137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.52

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