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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.61, 189.90 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.61, 189.90 and 78.62 is: 108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.61 : 189.90 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.61/189.90 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.61x = 189.90 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.61x = 14,928.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,928.99/137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.49

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