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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.93, 189.74 and 115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.93, 189.74 and 115.79 is: 159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.93 : 189.74 = 115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.93/189.74 = 115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.93x = 189.74 × 115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.93x = 21,968.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,968.47/137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.28

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