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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 204.56 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 204.56 and 90.87 is: 136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 204.56 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/204.56 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 204.56 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 18,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,588.37/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.33

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