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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.63, 189.95 and 79.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.63, 189.95 and 79.40 is: 109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.63 : 189.95 = 79.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.63/189.95 = 79.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.63x = 189.95 × 79.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.63x = 15,080.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,080.68/137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.58

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