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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.05, 189.17 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.05, 189.17 and 87.93 is: 121.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.05 : 189.17 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.05/189.17 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.05x = 189.17 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.05x = 16,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633.72/137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.37

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