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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 414.08 and 90.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 414.08 and 90.89 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 414.08 = 90.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/414.08 = 90.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 414.08 × 90.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 37,633.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,633.21/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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