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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.98, 190.39 and 79.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.98, 190.39 and 79.75 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.98 : 190.39 = 79.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.98/190.39 = 79.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.98x = 190.39 × 79.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.98x = 15,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,183.60/137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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