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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.07, 460.55 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.07, 460.55 and 90.60 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.07 : 460.55 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.07/460.55 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.07x = 460.55 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.07x = 41,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,725.38/307.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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