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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 205.86 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 205.86 and 88.53 is: 132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 205.86 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/205.86 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 205.86 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 18,224.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,224.79/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.70

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