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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 206.02 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 206.02 and 88.68 is: 133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 206.02 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/206.02 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 206.02 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 18,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,269.85/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.14

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