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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 206.57 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 206.57 and 91.55 is: 137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 206.57 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/206.57 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 206.57 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 18,912.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,912.23/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.14

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