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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 190.55 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 190.55 and 88.95 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 190.55 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/190.55 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 190.55 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 16,949.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,949.31/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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