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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137, 188.92 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137, 188.92 and 95.48 is: 131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137 : 188.92 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137/188.92 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137x = 188.92 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137x = 18,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,038.08/137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.66

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