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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.79, 190.11 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.79, 190.11 and 91.21 is: 125.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.79 : 190.11 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.79/190.11 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.79x = 190.11 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.79x = 17,339.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,339.93/137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.84

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