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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.97, 190.35 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.97, 190.35 and 79.72 is: 109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.97 : 190.35 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.97/190.35 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.97x = 190.35 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.97x = 15,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,174.70/137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.99

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