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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 190.23 and 79.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 190.23 and 79.64 is: 109.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 190.23 = 79.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/190.23 = 79.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 190.23 × 79.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 15,149.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,149.92/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.91

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