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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.30, 189.54 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.30, 189.54 and 95.88 is: 132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.30 : 189.54 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.30/189.54 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.30x = 189.54 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.30x = 18,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,173.81/137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.37

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