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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.06, 189.18 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.06, 189.18 and 92.79 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.06 : 189.18 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.06/189.18 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.06x = 189.18 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.06x = 17,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,554.01/137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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