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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.48, 189.74 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.48, 189.74 and 90.84 is: 125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.48 : 189.74 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.48/189.74 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.48x = 189.74 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.48x = 17,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235.98/137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.37

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