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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.05, 189.20 and 87.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.05, 189.20 and 87.96 is: 121.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.05 : 189.20 = 87.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.05/189.20 = 87.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.05x = 189.20 × 87.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.05x = 16,642.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,642.03/137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.43

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