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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.06, 189.07 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.06, 189.07 and 90.44 is: 124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.06 : 189.07 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.06/189.07 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.06x = 189.07 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.06x = 17,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,099.74/137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.76

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