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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 188.97 and 87.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 188.97 and 87.87 is: 121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 188.97 = 87.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/188.97 = 87.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 188.97 × 87.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 16,604.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,604.79/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.19

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