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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.71, 206.37 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.71, 206.37 and 88.89 is: 133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.71 : 206.37 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.71/206.37 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.71x = 206.37 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.71x = 18,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,344.23/137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.21

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