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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.42, 461.07 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.42, 461.07 and 90.95 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.42 : 461.07 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.42/461.07 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.42x = 461.07 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.42x = 41,934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,934.32/307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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