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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.75, 188.64 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.75, 188.64 and 90.13 is: 124.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.75 : 188.64 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.75/188.64 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.75x = 188.64 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.75x = 17,002.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,002.12/136.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.33

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