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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.46, 189.72 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.46, 189.72 and 88.44 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.46 : 189.72 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.46/189.72 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.46x = 189.72 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.46x = 16,778.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778.84/137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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