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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.15, 189.08 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.15, 189.08 and 87.93 is: 121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.15 : 189.08 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.15/189.08 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.15x = 189.08 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.15x = 16,625.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625.36/137.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.22

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