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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 188.81 and 90.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 188.81 and 90.33 is: 124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 188.81 = 90.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/188.81 = 90.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 188.81 × 90.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 17,054.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054.76/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.48

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