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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 190.08 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 190.08 and 91.08 is: 125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 190.08 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/190.08 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 190.08 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 17,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,312.49/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.67

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