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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 188.57 and 90.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 188.57 and 90.03 is: 124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 188.57 = 90.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/188.57 = 90.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 188.57 × 90.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 16,977.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,977.18/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.16

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