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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.40, 136.52 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.40, 136.52 and 90.40 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.40 : 136.52 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.40/136.52 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.40x = 136.52 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.40x = 12,341.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,341.41/90.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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