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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.21, 189.39 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.21, 189.39 and 93.62 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.21 : 189.39 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.21/189.39 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.21x = 189.39 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.21x = 17,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730.69/137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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