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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 203.88 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 203.88 and 90.48 is: 135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 203.88 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/203.88 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 203.88 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 18,447.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,447.06/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.38

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