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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.02, 188.94 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.02, 188.94 and 87.78 is: 121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.02 : 188.94 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.02/188.94 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.02x = 188.94 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.02x = 16,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,585.15/137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.04

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