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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 188.95 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 188.95 and 93.40 is: 128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 188.95 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/188.95 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 188.95 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 17,647.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,647.93/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.69

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