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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.71, 190.10 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.71, 190.10 and 93.50 is: 129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.71 : 190.10 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.71/190.10 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.71x = 190.10 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.71x = 17,773.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,773.88/137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.07

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