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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.37, 204.67 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.37, 204.67 and 90.78 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.37 : 204.67 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.37/204.67 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.37x = 204.67 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.37x = 18,579.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,579.94/136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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