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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.67, 189.98 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.67, 189.98 and 79.44 is: 109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.67 : 189.98 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.67/189.98 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.67x = 189.98 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.67x = 15,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,092.01/137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.62

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