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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.61, 290.49 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.61, 290.49 and 90.96 is: 136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.61 : 290.49 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.61/290.49 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.61x = 290.49 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.61x = 26,421.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,421.54/193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.47

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