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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 189.60 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 189.60 and 93.84 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 189.60 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/189.60 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 189.60 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 17,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,792.06/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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