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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.73, 190.08 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.73, 190.08 and 79.50 is: 109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.73 : 190.08 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.73/190.08 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.73x = 190.08 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.73x = 15,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,111.36/137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.72

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