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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 190.39 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 190.39 and 93.74 is: 129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 190.39 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/190.39 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 190.39 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 17,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,845.97/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.33

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