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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.35, 189.57 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.35, 189.57 and 93.75 is: 129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.35 : 189.57 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.35/189.57 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.35x = 189.57 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.35x = 17,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,772.19/137.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.39

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