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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.89, 190.29 and 79.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.89, 190.29 and 79.66 is: 109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.89 : 190.29 = 79.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.89/190.29 = 79.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.89x = 190.29 × 79.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.89x = 15,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,158.50/137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.93

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