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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 190.38 and 75.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 190.38 and 75.79 is: 104.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 190.38 = 75.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/190.38 = 75.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 190.38 × 75.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 14,428.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428.42/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.59

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