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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 189.43 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 189.43 and 90.73 is: 125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 189.43 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/189.43 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 189.43 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 17,186.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,186.98/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.20

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