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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 189.80 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 189.80 and 88.51 is: 122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 189.80 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/189.80 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 189.80 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 16,798.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,798.28/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.08

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