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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.57, 189.88 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.57, 189.88 and 90.92 is: 125.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.57 : 189.88 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.57/189.88 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.57x = 189.88 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.57x = 17,262.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,262.49/137.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.49

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