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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.77, 190.16 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.77, 190.16 and 88.65 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.77 : 190.16 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.77/190.16 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.77x = 190.16 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.77x = 16,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,857.68/137.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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