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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 188.90 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 188.90 and 90.32 is: 124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 188.90 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/188.90 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 188.90 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 17,061.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,061.10/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.60

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