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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 190.38 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 190.38 and 91.26 is: 125.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 190.38 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/190.38 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 190.38 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 17,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,374.42/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.99

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