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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.62, 189.91 and 88.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.62, 189.91 and 88.57 is: 122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.62 : 189.91 = 88.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.62/189.91 = 88.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.62x = 189.91 × 88.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.62x = 16,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,820.33/137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.22

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