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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 190.36 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 190.36 and 78.93 is: 108.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 190.36 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/190.36 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 190.36 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 15,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,025.11/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.91

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