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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.50, 189.34 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.50, 189.34 and 93.76 is: 129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.50 : 189.34 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.50/189.34 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.50x = 189.34 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.50x = 17,751.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,751.81/137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.11

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