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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.97, 190.49 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.97, 190.49 and 94.37 is: 130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.97 : 190.49 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.97/190.49 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.97x = 190.49 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.97x = 17,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,975.12/137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.28

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