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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.17, 189.25 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.17, 189.25 and 90.54 is: 124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.17 : 189.25 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.17/189.25 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.17x = 189.25 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.17x = 17,134.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,134.70/137.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.92

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