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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.61, 189.69 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.61, 189.69 and 93.87 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.61 : 189.69 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.61/189.69 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.61x = 189.69 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.61x = 17,806.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,806.20/137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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