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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.95, 190.23 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.95, 190.23 and 93.64 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.95 : 190.23 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.95/190.23 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.95x = 190.23 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.95x = 17,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,813.14/137.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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