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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.60, 205.14 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.60, 205.14 and 90.88 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.60 : 205.14 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.60/205.14 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.60x = 205.14 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.60x = 18,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,643.12/136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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