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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.47, 189.66 and 90.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.47, 189.66 and 90.22 is: 124.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.47 : 189.66 = 90.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.47/189.66 = 90.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.47x = 189.66 × 90.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.47x = 17,110.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,110.18/137.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.47

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