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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 190.09 and 79.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 190.09 and 79.53 is: 109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 190.09 = 79.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/190.09 = 79.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 190.09 × 79.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 15,117.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,117.86/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.74

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