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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.15, 189.19 and 93.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.15, 189.19 and 93.41 is: 128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.15 : 189.19 = 93.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.15/189.19 = 93.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.15x = 189.19 × 93.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.15x = 17,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,672.24/137.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.85

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