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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.46, 206.10 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.46, 206.10 and 88.74 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.46 : 206.10 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.46/206.10 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.46x = 206.10 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.46x = 18,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,289.31/137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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