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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 206.04 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 206.04 and 88.90 is: 132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 206.04 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/206.04 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 206.04 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 18,316.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,316.96/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.98

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