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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 203.87 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 203.87 and 90.36 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 203.87 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/203.87 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 203.87 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 18,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,421.24/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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