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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 189.96 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 189.96 and 94.05 is: 129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 189.96 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/189.96 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 189.96 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 17,865.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,865.74/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.74

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