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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 189.29 and 87.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 189.29 and 87.34 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 189.29 = 87.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/189.29 = 87.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 189.29 × 87.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 16,532.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532.59/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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