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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.75, 413.63 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.75, 413.63 and 90.59 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.75 : 413.63 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.75/413.63 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.75x = 413.63 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.75x = 37,472.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,472.31/275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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