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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.85, 190.22 and 79.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.85, 190.22 and 79.63 is: 109.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.85 : 190.22 = 79.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.85/190.22 = 79.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.85x = 190.22 × 79.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.85x = 15,146.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146.27/137.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.87

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