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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.02, 189.24 and 93.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.02, 189.24 and 93.28 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.02 : 189.24 = 93.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.02/189.24 = 93.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.02x = 189.24 × 93.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.02x = 17,652.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,652.31/137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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