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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 190.29 and 88.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 190.29 and 88.79 is: 122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 190.29 = 88.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/190.29 = 88.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 190.29 × 88.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 16,894.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,894.90/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.53

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