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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 190.36 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 190.36 and 79.74 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 190.36 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/190.36 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 190.36 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 15,179.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,179.31/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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