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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 190.14 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 190.14 and 88.62 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 190.14 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/190.14 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 190.14 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 16,850.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,850.21/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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