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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.57, 204.95 and 90.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.57, 204.95 and 90.94 is: 136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.57 : 204.95 = 90.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.57/204.95 = 90.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.57x = 204.95 × 90.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.57x = 18,638.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638.15/136.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.47

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