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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.41, 189.62 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.41, 189.62 and 88.28 is: 121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.41 : 189.62 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.41/189.62 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.41x = 189.62 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.41x = 16,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,739.65/137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.82

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