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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.63, 189.66 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.63, 189.66 and 88.43 is: 121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.63 : 189.66 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.63/189.66 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.63x = 189.66 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.63x = 16,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,770.69/137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.86

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