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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.62, 189.96 and 91.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.62, 189.96 and 91.03 is: 125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.62 : 189.96 = 91.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.62/189.96 = 91.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.62x = 189.96 × 91.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.62x = 17,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,291.95/137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.65

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