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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.33, 189.41 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.33, 189.41 and 95.87 is: 132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.33 : 189.41 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.33/189.41 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.33x = 189.41 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.33x = 18,157.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,157.79/137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.22

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