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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 189.14 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 189.14 and 90.42 is: 124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 189.14 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/189.14 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 189.14 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 17,100.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,100.88/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.80

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