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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.85, 189.96 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.85, 189.96 and 88.64 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.85 : 189.96 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.85/189.96 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.85x = 189.96 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.85x = 16,838.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,838.05/137.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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