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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 189.50 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 189.50 and 88.28 is: 121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 189.50 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/189.50 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 189.50 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 16,727.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,727.67/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.75

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