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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 189.19 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 189.19 and 95.80 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 189.19 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/189.19 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 189.19 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 18,124.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,124.40/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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