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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.36, 189.45 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.36, 189.45 and 93.69 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.36 : 189.45 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.36/189.45 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.36x = 189.45 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.36x = 17,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,749.57/137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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