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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.26, 189.15 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.26, 189.15 and 90.58 is: 124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.26 : 189.15 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.26/189.15 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.26x = 189.15 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.26x = 17,133.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,133.21/137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.82

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