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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.67, 189.77 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.67, 189.77 and 93.93 is: 129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.67 : 189.77 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.67/189.77 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.67x = 189.77 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.67x = 17,824.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,824.63/137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.47

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