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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.50, 189.75 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.50, 189.75 and 93.26 is: 128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.50 : 189.75 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.50/189.75 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.50x = 189.75 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.50x = 17,695.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,695.49/137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.69

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