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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.30, 189.50 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.30, 189.50 and 90.59 is: 125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.30 : 189.50 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.30/189.50 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.30x = 189.50 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.30x = 17,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,165.40/137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.03

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