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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.50, 189.72 and 88.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.50, 189.72 and 88.37 is: 121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.50 : 189.72 = 88.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.50/189.72 = 88.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.50x = 189.72 × 88.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.50x = 16,765.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,765.32/137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.93

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