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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 189.82 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 189.82 and 95.01 is: 131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 189.82 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/189.82 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 189.82 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 18,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,034.80/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.07

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