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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 189.23 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 189.23 and 95.68 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 189.23 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/189.23 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 189.23 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 18,105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105.46/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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