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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 205.28 and 88.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 205.28 and 88.33 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 205.28 = 88.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/205.28 = 88.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 205.28 × 88.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 18,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,132.35/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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