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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.11, 189.23 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.11, 189.23 and 90.48 is: 124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.11 : 189.23 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.11/189.23 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.11x = 189.23 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.11x = 17,121.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,121.63/137.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.88

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