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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.31, 189.44 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.31, 189.44 and 88.21 is: 121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.31 : 189.44 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.31/189.44 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.31x = 189.44 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.31x = 16,710.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,710.50/137.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.70

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