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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.57, 189.81 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.57, 189.81 and 88.56 is: 122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.57 : 189.81 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.57/189.81 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.57x = 189.81 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.57x = 16,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,809.57/137.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.19

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