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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 189.70 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 189.70 and 95.46 is: 131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 189.70 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/189.70 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 189.70 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 18,108.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,108.76/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.80

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