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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.53, 188.37 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.53, 188.37 and 89.90 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.53 : 188.37 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.53/188.37 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.53x = 188.37 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.53x = 16,933.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,933.52/136.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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