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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137, 189.14 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137, 189.14 and 95.56 is: 131.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137 : 189.14 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137/189.14 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137x = 189.14 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137x = 18,074.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,074.22/137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.93

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