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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 189.57 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 189.57 and 90.86 is: 125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 189.57 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/189.57 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 189.57 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 17,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,223.72/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.36

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