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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.62, 190.02 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.62, 190.02 and 88.58 is: 122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.62 : 190.02 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.62/190.02 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.62x = 190.02 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.62x = 16,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,831.97/137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.31

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