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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.87, 190.18 and 87.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.87, 190.18 and 87.98 is: 121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.87 : 190.18 = 87.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.87/190.18 = 87.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.87x = 190.18 × 87.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.87x = 16,732.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,732.04/137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.36

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