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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.93, 188.99 and 90.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.93, 188.99 and 90.35 is: 124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.93 : 188.99 = 90.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.93/188.99 = 90.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.93x = 188.99 × 90.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.93x = 17,075.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,075.47/136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.71

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