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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.38, 189.26 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.38, 189.26 and 95.86 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.38 : 189.26 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.38/189.26 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.38x = 189.26 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.38x = 18,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,142.70/137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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