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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 189.62 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 189.62 and 93.81 is: 129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 189.62 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/189.62 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 189.62 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 17,787.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,787.78/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.52

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