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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.90, 205.24 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.90, 205.24 and 91.17 is: 136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.90 : 205.24 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.90/205.24 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.90x = 205.24 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.90x = 18,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,711.73/136.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.68

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