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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.19, 189.25 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.19, 189.25 and 88.05 is: 121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.19 : 189.25 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.19/189.25 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.19x = 189.25 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.19x = 16,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,663.46/137.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.46

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