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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 189.16 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 189.16 and 90.51 is: 124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 189.16 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/189.16 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 189.16 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 17,119.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,119.94/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.87

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