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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.53, 189.80 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.53, 189.80 and 90.82 is: 125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.53 : 189.80 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.53/189.80 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.53x = 189.80 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.53x = 17,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,237.42/137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.34

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