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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.69, 206.33 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.69, 206.33 and 88.95 is: 133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.69 : 206.33 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.69/206.33 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.69x = 206.33 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.69x = 18,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,352.61/137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.29

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