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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 188.70 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 188.70 and 90.01 is: 124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 188.70 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/188.70 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 188.70 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 16,984.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,984.89/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.23

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