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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.69, 189.94 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.69, 189.94 and 88.55 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.69 : 189.94 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.69/189.94 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.69x = 189.94 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.69x = 16,819.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,819.19/137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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