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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 190.08 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 190.08 and 79.52 is: 109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 190.08 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/190.08 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 190.08 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 15,115.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,115.16/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.74

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