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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.85, 190.07 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.85, 190.07 and 93.43 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.85 : 190.07 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.85/190.07 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.85x = 190.07 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.85x = 17,758.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,758.09/137.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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