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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 189.79 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 189.79 and 88.50 is: 121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 189.79 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/189.79 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 189.79 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 16,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,796.42/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.98

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