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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 205.30 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 205.30 and 90.48 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 205.30 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/205.30 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 205.30 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 18,576.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,576.43/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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