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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 189.12 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 189.12 and 90.44 is: 124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 189.12 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/189.12 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 189.12 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 17,104.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,104.01/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.82

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