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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.89, 188.91 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.89, 188.91 and 90.24 is: 124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.89 : 188.91 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.89/188.91 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.89x = 188.91 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.89x = 17,047.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,047.24/136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.53

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