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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.41, 189.57 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.41, 189.57 and 88.20 is: 121.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.41 : 189.57 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.41/189.57 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.41x = 189.57 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.41x = 16,720.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,720.07/137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.68

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