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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.96, 188.96 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.96, 188.96 and 90.29 is: 124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.96 : 188.96 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.96/188.96 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.96x = 188.96 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.96x = 17,061.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,061.22/136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.57

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