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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 190.39 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 190.39 and 124.04 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 190.39 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/190.39 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 190.39 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 23,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,615.98/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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