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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 190.34 and 78.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 190.34 and 78.11 is: 107.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 190.34 = 78.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/190.34 = 78.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 190.34 × 78.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 14,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,866.83/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.78

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