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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.27, 189.37 and 90.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.27, 189.37 and 90.70 is: 125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.27 : 189.37 = 90.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.27/189.37 = 90.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.27x = 189.37 × 90.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.27x = 17,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175.86/137.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.12

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