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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.27, 189.19 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.27, 189.19 and 95.69 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.27 : 189.19 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.27/189.19 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.27x = 189.19 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.27x = 18,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,103.59/137.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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