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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 190.20 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 190.20 and 88.08 is: 121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 190.20 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/190.20 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 190.20 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 16,752.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,752.82/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.50

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