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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 189.24 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 189.24 and 95.52 is: 131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 189.24 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/189.24 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 189.24 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 18,076.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,076.20/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.90

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