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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.96, 188.94 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.96, 188.94 and 90.32 is: 124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.96 : 188.94 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.96/188.94 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.96x = 188.94 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.96x = 17,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,065.06/136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.60

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