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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.65, 188.65 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.65, 188.65 and 90.05 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.65 : 188.65 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.65/188.65 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.65x = 188.65 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.65x = 16,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,987.95/136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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