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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 189.27 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 189.27 and 95.69 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 189.27 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/189.27 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 189.27 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 18,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,111.72/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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