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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.21, 189.06 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.21, 189.06 and 93.47 is: 128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.21 : 189.06 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.21/189.06 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.21x = 189.06 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.21x = 17,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,671.44/137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.79

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