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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.61, 189.89 and 79.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.61, 189.89 and 79.39 is: 109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.61 : 189.89 = 79.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.61/189.89 = 79.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.61x = 189.89 × 79.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.61x = 15,075.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,075.51/137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.55

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