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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.31, 189.65 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.31, 189.65 and 93.57 is: 129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.31 : 189.65 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.31/189.65 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.31x = 189.65 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.31x = 17,745.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,745.55/137.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.24

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