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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 188.91 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 188.91 and 93.45 is: 128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 188.91 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/188.91 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 188.91 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 17,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,653.64/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.85

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