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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 189.72 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 189.72 and 93.92 is: 129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 189.72 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/189.72 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 189.72 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 17,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,818.50/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.57

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