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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 190.31 and 79.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 190.31 and 79.69 is: 109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 190.31 = 79.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/190.31 = 79.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 190.31 × 79.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 15,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,164.93/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.96

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