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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 189.21 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 189.21 and 87.94 is: 121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 189.21 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/189.21 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 189.21 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 16,639.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,639.13/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.42

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