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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 189.16 and 87.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 189.16 and 87.96 is: 121.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 189.16 = 87.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/189.16 = 87.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 189.16 × 87.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 16,638.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,638.51/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.34

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