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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.65, 206.49 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.65, 206.49 and 88.89 is: 133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.65 : 206.49 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.65/206.49 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.65x = 206.49 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.65x = 18,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,354.90/137.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.34

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