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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 188.85 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 188.85 and 90.21 is: 124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 188.85 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/188.85 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 188.85 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 17,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,036.16/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.42

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