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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.66, 189.99 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.66, 189.99 and 78.66 is: 108.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.66 : 189.99 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.66/189.99 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.66x = 189.99 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.66x = 14,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,944.93/137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.57

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