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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.27, 189.26 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.27, 189.26 and 95.77 is: 132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.27 : 189.26 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.27/189.26 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.27x = 189.26 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.27x = 18,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,124.01/137.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.03

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