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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.02, 205.42 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.02, 205.42 and 88.32 is: 132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.02 : 205.42 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.02/205.42 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.02x = 205.42 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.02x = 18,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,142.80/137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.41

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