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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 188.45 and 90.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 188.45 and 90.03 is: 124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 188.45 = 90.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/188.45 = 90.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 188.45 × 90.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 16,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,965.70/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.21

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