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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.77, 190.08 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.77, 190.08 and 78.75 is: 108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.77 : 190.08 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.77/190.08 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.77x = 190.08 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.77x = 14,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,968.41/137.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.65

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