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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.07, 189.21 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.07, 189.21 and 93.42 is: 128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.07 : 189.21 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.07/189.21 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.07x = 189.21 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.07x = 17,676.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,676.00/137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.96

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