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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.56, 189.75 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.56, 189.75 and 88.47 is: 122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.56 : 189.75 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.56/189.75 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.56x = 189.75 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.56x = 16,787.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,787.18/137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.04

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