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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 189.26 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 189.26 and 88.06 is: 121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 189.26 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/189.26 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 189.26 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 16,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,666.24/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.46

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