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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.91, 190.20 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.91, 190.20 and 91.33 is: 125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.91 : 190.20 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.91/190.20 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.91x = 190.20 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.91x = 17,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,371.39/137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.96

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