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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.36, 189.50 and 87.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.36, 189.50 and 87.55 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.36 : 189.50 = 87.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.36/189.50 = 87.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.36x = 189.50 × 87.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.36x = 16,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,590.73/137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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