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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 189.32 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 189.32 and 92.93 is: 128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 189.32 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/189.32 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 189.32 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 17,592.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,592.10/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.26

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