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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.42, 189.60 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.42, 189.60 and 93.88 is: 129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.42 : 189.60 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.42/189.60 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.42x = 189.60 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.42x = 17,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,799.65/137.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.53

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