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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 190.45 and 79.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 190.45 and 79.79 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 190.45 = 79.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/190.45 = 79.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 190.45 × 79.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 15,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,194.85/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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