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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.72, 190.22 and 93.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.72, 190.22 and 93.98 is: 129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.72 : 190.22 = 93.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.72/190.22 = 93.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.72x = 190.22 × 93.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.72x = 17,875.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,875.45/137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.80

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