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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 189.99 and 78.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 189.99 and 78.68 is: 108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 189.99 = 78.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/189.99 = 78.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 189.99 × 78.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 14,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,948.41/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.56

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