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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 190.12 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 190.12 and 88.75 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 190.12 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/190.12 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 190.12 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 16,873.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,873.15/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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