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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 188.68 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 188.68 and 90.16 is: 124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 188.68 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/188.68 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 188.68 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 17,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,009.99/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.36

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