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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 188.66 and 90.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 188.66 and 90.14 is: 124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 188.66 = 90.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/188.66 = 90.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 188.66 × 90.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 17,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,005.81/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.35

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