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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.63, 189.92 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.63, 189.92 and 91.02 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.63 : 189.92 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.63/189.92 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.63x = 189.92 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.63x = 17,286.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,286.06/137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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