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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 203.34 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 203.34 and 90.05 is: 134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 203.34 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/203.34 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 203.34 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 18,309.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,309.30/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.90

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