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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.67, 136.99 and 89.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.67, 136.99 and 89.86 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.67 : 136.99 = 89.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.67/136.99 = 89.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.67x = 136.99 × 89.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.67x = 12,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,309.95/90.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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