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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.33, 189.34 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.33, 189.34 and 95.72 is: 131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.33 : 189.34 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.33/189.34 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.33x = 189.34 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.33x = 18,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,122.44/137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.96

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