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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.53, 189.83 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.53, 189.83 and 88.53 is: 122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.53 : 189.83 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.53/189.83 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.53x = 189.83 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.53x = 16,805.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,805.65/137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.20

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