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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.45, 189.71 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.45, 189.71 and 88.34 is: 121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.45 : 189.71 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.45/189.71 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.45x = 189.71 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.45x = 16,758.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,758.98/137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.93

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