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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 190.01 and 91.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 190.01 and 91.05 is: 125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 190.01 = 91.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/190.01 = 91.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 190.01 × 91.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 17,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,299.96/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.58

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