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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 205.83 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 205.83 and 88.54 is: 132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 205.83 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/205.83 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 205.83 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 18,223.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223.67/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.65

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