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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 204.34 and 90.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 204.34 and 90.49 is: 135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 204.34 = 90.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/204.34 = 90.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 204.34 × 90.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 18,490.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,490.73/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.80

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