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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.19, 412.76 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.19, 412.76 and 90.09 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.19 : 412.76 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.19/412.76 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.19x = 412.76 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.19x = 37,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,183.48/275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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