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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 189.46 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 189.46 and 88.19 is: 121.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 189.46 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/189.46 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 189.46 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 16,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,708.35/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.71

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