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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.45, 193.98 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.45, 193.98 and 90.36 is: 135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.45 : 193.98 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.45/193.98 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.45x = 193.98 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.45x = 17,528.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528.03/129.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.40

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