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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.19, 203.76 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.19, 203.76 and 90.59 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.19 : 203.76 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.19/203.76 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.19x = 203.76 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.19x = 18,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,457.60/136.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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