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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.56, 189.86 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.56, 189.86 and 88.42 is: 122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.56 : 189.86 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.56/189.86 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.56x = 189.86 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.56x = 16,787.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,787.42/137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.04

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