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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.45, 189.54 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.45, 189.54 and 93.14 is: 128.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.45 : 189.54 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.45/189.54 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.45x = 189.54 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.45x = 17,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,653.76/137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.44

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