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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 189.43 and 87.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 189.43 and 87.98 is: 121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 189.43 = 87.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/189.43 = 87.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 189.43 × 87.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 16,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664.88/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.48

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