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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 205.45 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 205.45 and 93.72 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 205.45 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/205.45 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 205.45 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 19,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,254.54/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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