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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 189.36 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 189.36 and 87.51 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 189.36 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/189.36 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 189.36 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 16,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,570.89/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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