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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.13, 189.27 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.13, 189.27 and 92.93 is: 128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.13 : 189.27 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.13/189.27 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.13x = 189.27 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.13x = 17,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,588.86/137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.26

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