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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.81, 190.01 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.81, 190.01 and 91.17 is: 125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.81 : 190.01 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.81/190.01 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.81x = 190.01 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.81x = 17,322.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,322.76/137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.70

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