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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 203.86 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 203.86 and 90.20 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 203.86 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/203.86 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 203.86 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 18,388.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,388.17/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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