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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 189.14 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 189.14 and 90.50 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 189.14 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/189.14 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 189.14 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 17,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,117.17/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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