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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 189.26 and 93.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 189.26 and 93.48 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 189.26 = 93.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/189.26 = 93.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 189.26 × 93.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 17,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,692.02/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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