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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.66, 190.01 and 79.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.66, 190.01 and 79.46 is: 109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.66 : 190.01 = 79.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.66/190.01 = 79.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.66x = 190.01 × 79.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.66x = 15,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,098.19/137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.68

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