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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 204.36 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 204.36 and 90.58 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 204.36 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/204.36 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 204.36 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 18,510.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,510.93/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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