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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 189.32 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 189.32 and 93.59 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 189.32 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/189.32 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 189.32 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 17,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,717.04/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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