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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.50, 289.98 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.50, 289.98 and 90.68 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.50 : 289.98 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.50/289.98 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.50x = 289.98 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.50x = 26,295.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,295.39/193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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