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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.27, 189.29 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.27, 189.29 and 88.11 is: 121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.27 : 189.29 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.27/189.29 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.27x = 189.29 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.27x = 16,678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,678.56/137.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.50

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