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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.49, 205.91 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.49, 205.91 and 88.59 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.49 : 205.91 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.49/205.91 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.49x = 205.91 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.49x = 18,241.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,241.57/137.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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