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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 189.99 and 79.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 189.99 and 79.48 is: 109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 189.99 = 79.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/189.99 = 79.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 189.99 × 79.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 15,100.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,100.41/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.66

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