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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.98, 190.38 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.98, 190.38 and 93.78 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.98 : 190.38 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.98/190.38 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.98x = 190.38 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.98x = 17,853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,853.93/137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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