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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 189.34 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 189.34 and 90.56 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 189.34 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/189.34 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 189.34 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 17,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,146.63/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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