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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.25, 189.36 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.25, 189.36 and 90.63 is: 125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.25 : 189.36 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.25/189.36 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.25x = 189.36 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.25x = 17,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,161.70/137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.04

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