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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 189.62 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 189.62 and 88.26 is: 121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 189.62 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/189.62 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 189.62 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 16,736.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,736.39/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.81

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