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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.80, 190.20 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.80, 190.20 and 91.23 is: 125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.80 : 190.20 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.80/190.20 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.80x = 190.20 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.80x = 17,351.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,351.95/137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.92

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