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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 189.59 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 189.59 and 88.25 is: 121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 189.59 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/189.59 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 189.59 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 16,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,729.93/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.77

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