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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 190.29 and 79.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 190.29 and 79.70 is: 109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 190.29 = 79.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/190.29 = 79.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 190.29 × 79.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 15,165.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,165.16/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.94

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