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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 190.49 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 190.49 and 88.88 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 190.49 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/190.49 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 190.49 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 16,929.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,929.35/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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