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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 189.66 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 189.66 and 93.95 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 189.66 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/189.66 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 189.66 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 17,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,818.56/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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