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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.78, 190.08 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.78, 190.08 and 90.48 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.78 : 190.08 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.78/190.08 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.78x = 190.08 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.78x = 17,198.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,198.44/137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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