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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.81, 188.74 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.81, 188.74 and 90.17 is: 124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.81 : 188.74 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.81/188.74 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.81x = 188.74 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.81x = 17,018.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,018.69/136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.40

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