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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 189.23 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 189.23 and 93.54 is: 128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 189.23 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/189.23 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 189.23 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 17,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,700.57/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.99

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