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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.93, 190.31 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.93, 190.31 and 93.69 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.93 : 190.31 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.93/190.31 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.93x = 190.31 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.93x = 17,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,830.14/137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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