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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.78, 188.72 and 90.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.78, 188.72 and 90.14 is: 124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.78 : 188.72 = 90.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.78/188.72 = 90.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.78x = 188.72 × 90.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.78x = 17,011.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,011.16/136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.37

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