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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 189.34 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 189.34 and 93.60 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 189.34 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/189.34 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 189.34 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 17,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,722.22/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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