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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.38, 189.51 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.38, 189.51 and 88.24 is: 121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.38 : 189.51 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.38/189.51 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.38x = 189.51 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.38x = 16,722.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,722.36/137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.72

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