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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 190.38 and 78.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 190.38 and 78.94 is: 108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 190.38 = 78.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/190.38 = 78.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 190.38 × 78.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 15,028.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,028.60/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.95

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