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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 188.99 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 188.99 and 90.27 is: 124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 188.99 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/188.99 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 188.99 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 17,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060.13/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.57

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