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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 189.83 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 189.83 and 90.99 is: 125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 189.83 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/189.83 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 189.83 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 17,272.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272.63/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.53

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