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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.23, 189.41 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.23, 189.41 and 88.16 is: 121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.23 : 189.41 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.23/189.41 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.23x = 189.41 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.23x = 16,697.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697.00/137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.67

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