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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.73, 188.66 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.73, 188.66 and 90.08 is: 124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.73 : 188.66 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.73/188.66 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.73x = 188.66 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.73x = 16,995.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,995.19/136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.30

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