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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.98, 190.38 and 88.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.98, 190.38 and 88.87 is: 122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.98 : 190.38 = 88.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.98/190.38 = 88.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.98x = 190.38 × 88.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.98x = 16,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,919.07/137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.62

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