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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.31, 189.56 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.31, 189.56 and 88.20 is: 121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.31 : 189.56 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.31/189.56 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.31x = 189.56 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.31x = 16,719.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,719.19/137.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.76

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