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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.08, 189.13 and 93.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.08, 189.13 and 93.34 is: 128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.08 : 189.13 = 93.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.08/189.13 = 93.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.08x = 189.13 × 93.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.08x = 17,653.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,653.39/137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.78

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