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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.08, 189.12 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.08, 189.12 and 87.94 is: 121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.08 : 189.12 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.08/189.12 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.08x = 189.12 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.08x = 16,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,631.21/137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.32

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