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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 190.25 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 190.25 and 88.77 is: 122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 190.25 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/190.25 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 190.25 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 16,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,888.49/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.47

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