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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 189.04 and 87.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 189.04 and 87.86 is: 121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 189.04 = 87.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/189.04 = 87.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 189.04 × 87.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 16,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,609.05/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.21

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