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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.49, 189.82 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.49, 189.82 and 88.45 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.49 : 189.82 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.49/189.82 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.49x = 189.82 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.49x = 16,789.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,789.58/137.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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