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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 204.14 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 204.14 and 90.50 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 204.14 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/204.14 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 204.14 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 18,473.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,473.20/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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