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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 189.01 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 189.01 and 90.34 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 189.01 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/189.01 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 189.01 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 17,073.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,073.77/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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