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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.33, 204.17 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.33, 204.17 and 90.56 is: 135.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.33 : 204.17 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.33/204.17 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.33x = 204.17 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.33x = 18,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,489.64/136.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.62

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