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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.31, 189.45 and 93.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.31, 189.45 and 93.07 is: 128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.31 : 189.45 = 93.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.31/189.45 = 93.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.31x = 189.45 × 93.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.31x = 17,632.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,632.00/137.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.41

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